Forbidden City Temporary Closure from Sep. 21 to Oct. 1, 2019 due to the National Day Celebration

Published: Sep. 11, 2019

The Forbidden City will be closed from September 21 to October 1, 2019 and the Tian'anmen Square will close temporarily on September 14 and 15 due to the coming celebration for the National Day of China. TravelChinaGuide here suggest tourists rearrange your travel plan to the Forbidden City and Tian'anmen Square. You can visit Summer Palace, Temple of Heaven or other highlight attractions outside the core area of Beijing.

To commemorate the 70th anniversary of the establishment of People's Republic of China (PRC), China will hold a military parade at Tian'anmen Square in Beijing on October 1, 2019. This is the 16th review of troops since 1949, followed by a series of patriotic activities later this year. In order to hold the parade successfully, many restrictions will be carried out in that area, which may influence one's travel plan.

Air Traffic Control

The Capital Airport and Daxing New Airport in Beijing may be closed from 09:30 to 12:30 on October 1. Many airlines will cancel their flights to/from Beijing during the three hours. Passengers should pay attention to avoid booking tickets on that time.

Vehicle Restrictions

Vehicle restrictions will be carried out in Beijing city. For instance, the odd-and-even numbered license plate rule will be carried out from September 21 to October 1. This may help to solve traffic jam problems and improve air quality to some degree.